Jerry West and the Burden of Being the Logo


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Jerome Alan West was an American basketball executive and player. He played professionally for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. Wikipedia
Born: May 28, 1938, Chelyan, West Virginia, United States
Died: June 12, 2024 (age 86 years), Los Angeles, California, United States
Date joined: 1960 (Los Angeles Lakers)
Height: 1.91 m
Teammates: Oscar Robertson, Jerry Lucas, Bob Boozer, MORE
Children: Jonnie West, Ryan West, Michael West, Mark West, David West
Spouse: Karen West (m. 1978–2024), Martha Jane Kane (m. 1960–1976)
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Mr. Clutch: Jerry West

Jerry West, "Mr. Clutch" himself, wasn't just a gifted scorer; he was basketball royalty. A smooth left-hander with an assassin's jump shot, West led West Virginia University to the Final Four before embarking on a legendary career with the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite never winning a championship as a player (falling short to the Celtics an agonizing nine times!), West's clutch performances, like his iconic 60-point Finals game in 1969, cemented his legacy.

But West's impact extended beyond the court. A shrewd general manager, he drafted superstars like Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, finally bringing multiple championships to the Lakers. His relentless pursuit of excellence earned him the nickname "The Logo," a fitting image for a player and executive who embodied winning basketball.

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